Oliver Stefani

Oliver Stefani is a Senior Research Associate at the Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture (HSLU) within the Institute of Building Technology and Energy. His work focuses on the intersection of light exposure, circadian rhythms, and human health. He holds a Dr.-Ing. in Mechanical Engineering and has extensive experience in research roles spanning over two decades, including postdoctoral work at the University of Basel's Center for Chronobiology and leadership positions in visualization and lighting laboratories.

Education:

• Dr.-Ing. (Maschinenbau), Lucerne School of Engineering and Architecture
• Studium Investitionsgüter-Design, Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste Stuttgart
• Feinwerktechnik, GSO Fachhochschule Nürnberg

Research Interests: Chronobiology, lighting science, melatonin regulation, circadian rhythm disruption, and the health impacts of light exposure in both natural and built environments. His work often explores wearable light-logging technology, daylight simulation, and evidence-based lighting standards.

Recent Work Trends: Recent studies emphasize light's role in metabolic health, post-COVID-19 circadian hygiene, and the development of standardized lighting metrics. Collaborative projects include international efforts to improve light exposure reporting in sleep research.

Awards & Affiliations: Member of the Swiss Light Society Executive Board, CIE JTC 20 Wearable Light Dosimetry committee, and jury member for Prix Lumiere and Lichtkulturrat. Active in the Good Light Group promoting health-conscious lighting practices.

Advising & Grants: Leads research projects such as the IGE Innovationswettbewerb 2025/2024. His work is supported through institutional funding and collaborative grants with universities and industry partners.

Labs & Teams: Formerly led the Visualization Lab at Basel's Center of Advanced Technologies and contributed to the Fraunhofer IAO's Light Fusion Lab. Currently oversees projects at HSLU's IGE Center for Integrated Building Technology.